Background
Carlsen, Albert was born on June 29, 1910 in St. Paul. Son of Alfred and Marin (Jensen) Carlsen.
Carlsen, Albert was born on June 29, 1910 in St. Paul. Son of Alfred and Marin (Jensen) Carlsen.
Student, University Idaho, 1934.
With Idaho Power Company, 1934-1981, director, 1964-1981, president, 1967-1971, chairman, 1971-1981, chief executive officer, 1971-1977, retired, 1981. General manager Idaho Potato Starch Company, Blackfoot, 1941-1956, president, 1956-1966. Vice president, director Safety Savings & Loan Association, Blackfoot, Idaho, until 1968.
Director Provident Savings & Loan, Boise, Frontier Airlines, until 1985.
Chairman Blackfoot School Board, 1947-1959. Board directors Rocky Mountain Federation States, since 1967. Member Idaho Association Commerce and Industry (director, vice president), Idaho School Trustees Association (past president) Clubs: Mason (Shriner), Elk, Rotarian.
Married Frances Elizabeth Nixon, June 19, 1935. Children– Richard C., James A., Nancy Ann, Kenneth M.